Despite its common name it flowers from April to May, though later than the Spring Snowflake.

It is most notable for the large numbers of spring snowflakes (Leucojum vernum) which bloom in March.

Common toothwort (Lathraea squamaria) and spring snowflake (Leucojum vernum) also occur here and there.

In addition there are many species of wild flower including the Spring Snowflake, Mezereon, Common Broom and various ferns and fungi.

Though the common name of this bulb belies its April appearance, it does distinguish the bulb from the spring snowflake (L. vernum), which appears in late winter.

The plants growing here are for example the Yellow Iris, White Water- Lily, Western Marsh Orchid, Bugbean, Spring Snowflake and other species.

Spring Snowflake (Leucojum vernum) and Summer Snowflake or Loddon Lily (Leucojum aestivum) are bulbous plants belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family, subfamily Amaryllidoideae.

In addition there are numerous, rare species of flower such as varieties of Primula, Spring Snowflake, Horseshoe Vetch, Hart's-tongue Fern, Spleenwort, Lady's Slipper and Heath Spotted Orchid etc.

Outdoor bulbs that you want to force may need a period of chilling: crocuses need 8 to 10 weeks; fragrant dwarf Iris reticulata and spring snowflake need 10 to 12 weeks, and miniature daffodils and hyacinths need 12 to 14.

THIS WEEK Plant Spring Snowflakes but Not Tulips Plant lots of Spanish bluebells (Hyacinthoides hispanica), spring snowflakes (Leucojum vernum) and species or wild forms of daffodils; wait at least until the second week of November to plant tulips.

It is most notable for the large numbers of spring snowflakes (Leucojum vernum) which bloom in March.

Common toothwort (Lathraea squamaria) and spring snowflake (Leucojum vernum) also occur here and there.

Spring Snowflake (Leucojum vernum) and Summer Snowflake or Loddon Lily (Leucojum aestivum) are bulbous plants belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family, subfamily Amaryllidoideae.

THIS WEEK Plant Spring Snowflakes but Not Tulips Plant lots of Spanish bluebells (Hyacinthoides hispanica), spring snowflakes (Leucojum vernum) and species or wild forms of daffodils; wait at least until the second week of November to plant tulips.